The United States Women's Open, an overseas major of women's golf, opened in Houston, Texas, USA on the 10th, and Hinako Shibuno was in second place, one stroke behind the top.
The US Women's Open has been postponed from June due to the impact of the new coronavirus and will be held without spectators.
In the first round, 156 people played on two courses, and 19 people from Japan participated.
Shibuno, who won the British Open last year and participated in this tournament for the first time, made a good start with a stable shot and a good putt, turning with 4 birdies and 1 bogey under 3 and 2nd place, 1 stroke behind the top. turned it off.
In addition, 19-year-old Yuka Saso, who is the top prize ranking in Japan, finished 5th with 4 birdies and 2 bogies under 2 under.
Among the other players who participated from Japan, Nasa Hataoka, who participated for the third consecutive year, ranked 24th in Even Par.
Five people, including Mamiko Higa, who finished fifth in this tournament last year, are in 55th place with two overs.
On the other hand, Ayaka Furue, who has won 3 domestic tours this season, was behind in 108th place with 5 overs, and Erika Hara, who won the final round in Japan, was 154th with 12 overs.
Amy Olson of the United States took the lead with 4 unders.